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James Thomas Walsh was a Republican who represented the New York's 25th Congressional District (map) in the United States House of Representatives. Walsh's district includes Syracuse, he was first elected to the office in 1988 till his retirement in 2008.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Walsh voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Bio
Background
Walsh was born June 19, 1947 in Syracuse, New York and graduated from St. Bonaventure University.
Political Career
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Dan Maffei to face Walsh in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Walsh retained his seat.
Retirement
In late January 2008, Walsh was preparing to announce his retirement, according to news sources. Walsh had faced a tough reelection bid in 2006, retaining his seat by a one-percent margin against challenger Dan Maffei. Maffei was again seeking the seat in 2008.[2]
Position and Views
Walsh is a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership, a group which typically takes conservative positions on fiscal matter and moderate ones on social issues. He does not, however, support embryonic stem cell research and voted against H.R. 810 which would have provided federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. [2]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Wilmorite Properties | $ 16,300 |
| USA Farm Worker PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Cassidy & Assoc/Interpublic Group | $ 9,600 |
| Lockheed Martin | $ 8,000 |
| Akin, Gump et al | $ 7,300 |
| Livingston Group | $ 7,250 |
| Destiny Usa | $ 7,150 |
| Van Scoyoc Assoc | $ 6,462 |
| Honeywell International | $ 6,000 |
| Northeast Electronics | $ 5,600 |
| Partnership for A Drug-Free Ame | $ 5,600 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for James Walsh from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
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- Revolving door profile for James Walsh from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for James Walsh from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for James Walsh from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committee assignments in the 110 Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Chair
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, 1995-present
- Chair, Friends of Ireland, 1995-present
- Army Caucus
- Congressional Automotive Caucus
- Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
- Congressional Caucus on Unfunded Mandates
- Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Congressional Steel Caucus
- Minor League Baseball Caucus
- National Guard & Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
- Republican Assistant Whip
Boards and other Affiliations
- Board, Everson Museum of Art, 1996-present
- Board, Kidney Foundation, 1995-present
- Board, Vera House, 1995-present
- Board, Erie Canal Museum, 1989-present
- 9 Mile Republican Club
- Advisory Council, Catholic Schools
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on James Walsh. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
2369 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3225
Phone: 202-225-3701
Fax: 202-225-4042
Email: Rep.james.walsh@mail.house.gov
Website
District Office- Palmyra:
1180 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
Phone: 315-597-6138
Fax: 315-597-6631
District Office- Syracuse:
1340 Federal Building, PO Box 7306
Syracuse, NY 13261
Phone: 315-423-5657
Fax: 315-423-5669
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ Patrick O'Connor, "Jim Walsh to retire", The Crypt, retrieved January 24, 2008
Resources
- Official website
- Gur, "What Part Of "You Will Pimp My Pay to $168K" Did You Not Understand?", Room Eight, June 30, 2006.
- Room Eight Congressional Wire, "Megabux: New York's 25th Congressional District", Room Eight, July 17, 2006.
- Congressional Wire, "Earth to Congress - Come In!", Room Eight, July 11, 2006.
- Gur, "Why Bother?", Room Eight, July 12, 2006.
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
See also
Local blogs and discussion sites
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Latitude: 43°3′4.582″N
Longitude: 77°14′0.15″W
Latitude: 43°2′59.909″N
Longitude: 76°9′16.715″W
